JSDD News Archives

Esther and Lisette celebrating with Marilynn Schneider

One Studio, Two Women, Twenty Years of Guidance and Inspiration

December 2, 2024 / JSDD News, Staff, WAE Center News

Getting to know Esther & Lisette of the WAE Studio Esther Tanahashi Can you tell us about your background and what led you to work with adults with IDD in a wellness and arts program? The timing couldn’t have been more perfect, …

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Marilynn Schneider and the WAE to Evolve Exhibit – 20 Years of Leadership and Art

November 26, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

On Sunday November 10th, 150 people gathered to honor Marilynn Schneider for her 20 years of inspiration in Directing the WAE Center at JSDD. Those gathered included: longtime, friends, families of residents and members, current and former staffers, current and former volunteers, …

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WAE to Evolve – 20 Years of WAE Art

November 26, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The WAE Center at JSDD is a holistic, creative and expressive arts learning center, dedicated to Finding the Spark Within. This year is the 20th anniversary of this cutting-edge program, and WAE to Evolve represents the work of WAE Studio artists throughout …

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Heidi Happenings – Fall 2024

November 25, 2024 / Heidi Gallery News, JSDD News

Creativity has been in abundance at Heidi Gallery this year. Not only have there been beautiful, thought-provoking exhibitions, we have also introduced Layers of Art, which is a series of creative workshops and performances.
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Letter of Support from Al Anthony, Mayor Township of Livingston

November 6, 2024 / JSDD News

It is with great pleasure as the Mayor of the Township of Livingston to celebrate one of the most impactful organizations in Livingston, the Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled (JSDD) on the occasion of its Annual Gala.
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Celebrating Marilynn Schneider as the WAE Center turns 20!

October 2, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

Recognizing Marilynn Schneider on the 20th Anniversary of the WAE Center Sunday, November 10th, 2024 11am–2pm 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 The WAE Center at JSDD is known throughout the community and the State of NJ as a premier model …

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Healthy Cooking Class for the WAE Center

September 19, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The WAE Center’s cooking class has been busy with our Cooking Consultant, Crystal Dickerson from Plant Based Planet LLC. This class has been designed to teach participants valuable life skills, promote healthy eating habits, and inspire creativity in the kitchen, including many delicious recipes such as biscuits and gravy, Mac and Cheese and more (all vegan!) The energy in the room is always electric but especially during a recent pancake making class as participants discovered they could be creative with their pancakes. “Who doesn’t love pancakes?”
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JSDD: Life | Home | Tech – Year Two

September 17, 2024 / JSDD News

Expanding Safety and Independence for Adults with IDD and Older Adults Fall 2024 is the beginning of the second year of the Enabling Technology Program, JSDD: Life | Home | Tech. We are thrilled to share the significant milestones the team has …

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Nutan Rubinson smiling in front of JSDD artwork

Getting to Know: Nutan Rubinson

September 3, 2024 / JSDD News

Getting to Know… Nutan Rubinson Nutan Rubinson is a Staff Development and Supervisor Training Specialist and has been working since April 2024. Their first memory of JSDD was a meaningful tour to see the staff and members in action. Read more about Nutan Rubinson and their experience at JSDD.
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In the Garden

August 6, 2024 / JSDD News, WAE Center News

The garden at the WAE (Wellness, Arts & Enrichment) Center is both: a place of hustle and bustle and of slow growth and discovery. This summer has been particularly exciting with the addition of 500 pollinator plants that we were given by the Xerces Society. Veggies have been harvested, rocks painted, and everyone has had individual and group experiences in this compact natural habitat. The garden provides inspiration, education, respite and connection to the natural world!
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